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Heads up. I’m not going to post on X, after July 15. Makes the most sense for me. You can find me on Bluesky after that point!
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Jillian Gustafson (planesafeorg.bsky.social) retweeted
On this day in history, July 17, 1996, TWA 800 exploded at approximately 8:31 p.m. EDT, twelve minutes after takeoff from John F. Kennedy International Airport.
The Boeing 747-100 exploded and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near East Moriches, New York, United States.
All 230 people on board were killed in the crash; it is the third-deadliest aviation accident in U.S. history.
The investigation concluded that the probable cause of the accident was the explosion of flammable fuel vapors in the center fuel tank. Although it could not be determined with certainty, the likely ignition source was a short circuit.
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* Eyes on our next snow chance Tuesday night into Wednesday *
A weak weather impulse is expected to slip by to our south late Tuesday night into Wednesday, offering a chance of snow. This impulse won’t be particularly energetic nor will it be able to draw much moisture from the Gulf of Mexico or Atlantic Ocean. As such, the ceiling for snowfall is limited.
Model forecasts for amounts range from no snow to a few inches. The models that show no snow suggest the system will be too weak and too far to the south for precipitation. Those that give us up to a few inches suggest it will take an optimal track for snow in our area — passing through Virginia.
Here are the range of snowfall forecasts for the Beltway area:
American: 3 to 4 inches
German: 2 to 3 inches
American AI: 1-inch
UKMet, European and European AI: Dusting
Canadian model: None
We lean toward a dusting to an inch as most probable, with the chance of more than an inch just one in three.
Temperatures, in the 20s to low 30s, should be cold enough for accumulation if snow materializes.
Jillian Gustafson (planesafeorg.bsky.social) retweeted
8pm EDT July 14: An area of low pressure off the east Florida Peninsula coast (Invest #93L) now has a medium chance (30%🟡2-day / 40%🟠7-day) of becoming a tropical cyclone as it moves westward into northeastern portion of the Gulf.
Regardless of formation, heavy rainfall could produce localized flash flooding over portions of Florida & the north-central Gulf coast through the mid-late part of this week.
Latest Outlook: hurricanes.gov/gtwo.php?basi…
ALT 2-day tropical weather outlook graphic centered on AL93.
ALT 7-day graphical tropical weather outlook of the system showing the area highlighted for possible TC development.
Jillian Gustafson (planesafeorg.bsky.social) retweeted
Flash Flood Warning for Warren County in VA until 6:45pm Monday. Live Doppler: bit.ly/1JqwHi2
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A preliminary report about the fatal Air India crash resurfaced a 2018 FAA notice about Boeing's engine fuel control switches. st.news/4nOoQC5
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Keep this in mind as we navigate flooding downpours this afternoon.
Amid Air India probe, US FAA, Boeing notify fuel switch locks are safe, document, sources say reuters.com/business/aerospa…
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A Delta flight with 282 passengers and 13 crew members made an unexpected stop ✈️
The plane, traveling from Madrid to New York on July 6, was forced to land on an island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean due to a mechanical issue. 🌊
It touched down in the tiny civil parish of Lajes on the Portuguese island Azores.
Now that’s what you call an unplanned detour! 😅
Source: NBC News
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The end of mandatory shoe removal signals progress on airport security. vox.com/future-perfect/41960…
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As the world waits for answers on the fatal Air India Boeing 787 crash, accident investigators have narrowed their focus on the engine fuel control switches. st.news/4ktQdyw
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The investigation into the Air India flight 171 crash is focusing on the movement of the engine fuel control switches, following an analysis of the Boeing 787′s flight and voice data recorders, aviation industry publication the Air Current reported Tuesday, citing people with knowledge of the investigation.
The people said the available information on the black boxes could not rule in or out improper, inadvertent or intentional actions that preceded or followed the apparent loss of thrust before the aircraft crashed, the Air Current reported.
The preliminary report could be made public Friday, however sources cautioned that plans could change and there was no clarity on how much information would be available in the document, which comes about 30 days after the June 12 tragedy.
.@3407Families today voiced deep concern following the Senate’s confirmation of Bryan Bedford as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.
Jillian Gustafson (planesafeorg.bsky.social) retweeted
🚨 JUST IN: D.C. now under Level 3 of 4 flash flood risk
⛈️ Storms likely heavier & more widespread than yesterday
🕓 Timing: 4–9 PM
🌊 NWS warns of “local significant” flooding
💧 Rainfall rates: up to 2–3” per hour
More info at: cwg.live
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Afternoon Retweet
#Breaking Ryanair B-737 was evacuated at Palma de Mallorca (Spain) after a fire during taxi. 18 were injured during the evacuation. Jet was operating as flight RK3446 to Manchester. Updates when possible.
Jillian Gustafson (planesafeorg.bsky.social) retweeted
Here are the 11 AM EDT Sunday, July 6th Key Messages for Tropical Depression Chantal. Follow the latest at hurricanes.gov
ALT Key Messages: 1.Flash flood concerns continue today across portions of central North Carolina into Monday. Isolated to scattered flash flooding could occur within more urbanized areas. 2. Life-threatening surf and rip currents conditions are expected to continue at beaches along the U.S. east coast from northeastern Florida to the Mid-Atlantic states during the next day or so. Beach goers should heed the advice of lifeguards and local officials.
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Morning Retweet (for US timezones)
#OTD in 2011: A Silk Way Airlines IL-76 [4K-AZ55], crashes near Bagram Air Base (Afghanistan) all 9 aboard die. Jet hit a mountain when hauling cargo in behalf of NATO. Talibans claimed a shootdown but investigators stated the plane had a CFIT after going off course.
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1/15 #OTD in 2013: Asiana Airlines Flight 214, a B-777, crashes in San Francisco (US), 3 of 307 aboard die. On landing, Jet hit a seawall. Investigation pointed pilot actions, with factors such as training, breach of SOP, inadequate supervision of trainee pilot and fatigue, others.
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Hurricane season can be stressful for millions of Americans living in coastal areas, as powerful winds and heavy rain can cause widespread damage, cut power for days or weeks and otherwise upend people’s lives. wtop.com/national/2025/07/ho…